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South Africa's Wiaan Mulder (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Australia's Pat Cummins on day two of the first Test at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban on October 10, 2026.

Renshaw batted brilliantly — Mulder

Wiaan Mulder praised Matt Renshaw's brilliant 190 after Australia fought back from 124/6 to post 390 on day two of the first Test in Durban.

Australia's Matt Renshaw plays a ball on day two of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban on October 10, 2026.

Gritty Renshaw ton puts Aussies in control on day two

Matt Renshaw's marathon 190 spearheaded Australia's fightback to reach 390 on Day 2 of the first Test in Durban before South Africa lost an early wicket in fading light.

South Africa's Anrich Nortje celebrates after dismissing Australia's Alex Carey on day one of the first Test match at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban on October 9, 2026.

Nortje thrilled to be performing in theatre of Test cricket again

Anrich Nortje made a dramatic return to Test cricket with two wickets in three balls as South Africa reduced Australia to 187/6 on Day 1 in Durban.

South Africa's Wiaan Mulder delivers a ball on day one of the first Test match between South Africa and Australia at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban on October 9, 2026.

Proteas pace attack puts Australia under pressure

South Africa's seam attack left Australia reeling at 124/6 before an unbeaten stand between Matt Renshaw and Pat Cummins guided the visitors to 187/6 ahead of an early stumps due to bad light in Durban.

South Africa's Anrich Nortje celebrates dismissing Australia’s David Warner at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 4, 2023.
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Rabada absence puts focus on Nortje

Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the opening Test against Australia at Kingsmead, paving the way for fast bowler Anrich Nortje to provide the X-factor as South Africa begins its title defence.

Former SA captain Dean Elgar talks with Kagiso Rabada

Why Dean Elgar expects SA to overcome Australia

Former captain Dean Elgar reflects on the fiery South Africa versus Australia cricket rivalry, the fallout of Sandpapergate, and the Proteas' chances in their upcoming home Test series.

Proteas spinner Simon Harmer is relishing a chance to face the Aussies in the first cricket Test starting in Durban on Friday

Harmer finds calm before Aussie examination

Veteran off-spinner Simon Harmer feels better prepared than ever as South Africa prepares to face Australia in their upcoming three-Test series at Kingsmead in Durban.

Proteas top-order batter David Bedingham is one of the candidates for the number three position

Prince reluctant to reveal cards too early

Batting coach Ashwell Prince reveals South Africa have a 'very good idea' who will bat at No. 3 as the Proteas finalize their lineup ahead of the opening Test against Australia at Kingsmead.

Marques Ackerman is in contention for a maiden Test appearance for the Proteas against Australia in Durban on Friday
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Conrad connection comes full circle for Marques Ackerman

After years of working through South Africa's domestic pipeline and delivering prolific red-ball form, Dolphins batter Marques Ackerman is in contention to make his Test debut against Australia under mentor Shukri Conrad.

Bangladesh bowler Hasan Mahmud sends down a delivery on the third day of the first cricket Test match against Australia at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 15, 2026.

Hasan says Test cricket momentum turning for Bangladesh

Pace bowler Hasan Mahmud believes Bangladesh's recent momentum and strong performances have transformed their dream of reaching the World Test Championship final into a realistic goal.

Anrich Nortje has been carefully rebuilding his red-ball workload and bowling action ahead of SA’s Test series against Australia starting on Friday in Durban
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Anrich Nortje takes measured route back to national fold

Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortje opens up about his gradual and calculated return to Test cricket ahead of South Africa's high-stakes series against Australia.

Tony de Zorzi has been ruled out of the opening cricket Test against Australia after picking up a hamstring niggle during the third one-day international in Potchefstroom Picture: BIJU BORO/AFP

Australia have edge over world champions Proteas in Durban

South Africa start their World Test Championship title defence against Australia at Kingsmead, facing a tough historical record at the Durban ground.

Captain Temba Bavuma gestures during the fifth day of the second Test between India and SA at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on November 26 2025

Australia the next major hurdle, Bavuma says ahead of Test series

Temba Bavuma warns South Africa that facing Australia in the upcoming Test series in Durban represents their next major hurdle following their ODI success.